Where can I find the specific financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013?

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that exhibit for a comprehensive breakdown of the company's performance.

Is the information in this 8-K considered 'filed' and subject to the same liability as other SEC filings?

No, the information in this 8-K, including the press release, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It is therefore not subject to the liabilities of that section.

Will this financial information be automatically included in future SEC filings like the 10-Q or 10-K?

No, the information furnished in this 8-K will not be automatically incorporated by reference into the Company's other filings under the Securities Act of 1933 unless the company explicitly chooses to do so.

What is the significance of this 8-K filing for investors?

This 8-K filing is important for investors as it formally announces and provides access to Lam Research's most recent quarterly financial performance. It serves as the official channel for disseminating key financial data, operational highlights, and potentially forward-looking statements made by the company in its earnings release.

LRCX 8-K: Earnings & Results

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Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) filed an 8-K on April 24, 2013, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2013. The filing primarily serves as a vehicle to furnish the company's earnings press release as an exhibit. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, meaning it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless explicitly referenced. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it directs stakeholders to Exhibit 99.1, the press release, for the comprehensive breakdown of the quarter's performance. Investors seeking the specifics of revenue, profitability, segment performance, and forward-looking guidance will need to consult that attached document. The filing also confirms the roles of key executives, such as the CFO Douglas R. Bettinger, in authorizing the release.

Key Highlights

1Lam Research Corporation filed an 8-K on April 24, 2013, reporting financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2013.
2The primary purpose of the filing was to furnish the company's earnings press release as Exhibit 99.1.
3The information is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
4The press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the actual financial results for the quarter.
5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
6This information is also not automatically incorporated by reference into other company filings under the Securities Act of 1933.
7Douglas R. Bettinger, EVP and CFO, signed the report, confirming his role as Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer.

LAM RESEARCH CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 24, 2013)

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